Central to Cracking the Case.
CCSU’s Advanced Detective Official Certificate Program (OCP) provides investigators with advanced knowledge, skills, and theoretical perspectives that can assist in the application of their role as a detective. Courses are designed for detectives at all levels and ranks. The Connecticut State Detective Methodology Program Advisory Board endorses this program and is an integral part of the development and ongoing assessment of classes. The classes in the program can be applied toward the MS in Criminal Justice.
Program Features
- Starts every January and August
- 12-credit program
- Attend part-time
- Evening classes
- HyFlex format
- Endorsed by the Connecticut Advisory Board consisting of:
- State Attorney’s Office
- Local police chiefs
- Department Emergency Services and Public Protection
- Connecticut State Police Major Crime Unit
- Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST)
- Connecticut Forensic Lab
- Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
- Local and State Police attending the courses may be eligible for POST credit
- All courses are taught by leading subject matter experts
- Scholarships are available through the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- No GMAT/GRE required